Talking to a Bank Teller Bank Teller: Can I help you? Antonio: Yes, Id like to deposit this check. Bank Teller: Please fill out a deposit slip and be sure to endorse the check on the back. Antonio: Here you are. Ive already filled out a slip and sign...
Taking Care of a Willful Child Mrs. Mason: So, how did things go? Carl: Well... Mrs. Mason: Whats the matter? Didnt you and Jason have a good time while I was away? Carl: It was interesting. He was a little willful. Mrs. Mason: Yes, he can be a littl...
Saying No Liang: I have a favor to ask. Christian: Uh oh, what is it? Liang: Im doing a project for my class in culinary school and I need a volunteer to taste some of my creations. Christian: Not on your life. Liang: But, why? Christian: You dont re...
Cheering Someone Up Eleanor: Isnt it a beautiful day? The sun is shinning; the birds are singing. Its good to be alive! Porter: Okay, Pollyanna, go spread good cheer somewhere else. Eleanor: Whats wrong with you? You must have woken up on the wrong s...
Shopping at the Supermarket Stocker: Can I help you find something? Meg: Yes, Im looking for coffee. Stocker: Thats on aisle 3. Let me show you where it is. Meg: Thanks. Hmm, I dont see the Jitters brand that I normally buy. Stocker: It looks like we...
Avoiding Giving an Opinion Ariel: I know youll give me the inside scoop. Whats going on between Sam and Matt? Paolo: Youre asking the wrong person. Ariel: Dont be like that. You know both of them really well, and I know that Sam confides in you. Dont...
Using Renewable Energy Carl: Uh! Whats that smell? Jody: Im working on my latest invention. Im turning our old food into an energy source for our car and our house. Carl: Why? There are already lots of types of renewable energy that power cars and ho...
Believing in Predictions Armond: I hope that this new year will bring me better luck. Patricia: You can find that out easily enough. My astrologer says... Armond: Hold on. You consult an astrologer? You really believe in that nonsense? Patricia: Its...
Limiting Free Speech Toshi: You cant go outside looking like that! What are you thinking? Celeste: Im exercising my right of free speech. Ive put on these clothes and painted my body this way to protest the treatment of women. I want to send a messag...
Being Arrested by the Police I was walking down the street minding my own business one evening when I was stopped by a police officer. After asking me a couple of questions about where Id been, he told me to put my hands behind my back. He was going...
